The Year Of Caryn: 2012 – Progress Check

If you remember, I didn’t do my New Years Resolutions on time this year because of it didn’t quite start how I had expected. If I did, this list would be completely different. Instead, in February after some dust settled, I deemed 2012 – The Year Of Caryn and this list was born. And oh, The Year of Caryn it has been! Here is my progress check on accomplishing my goals thus far.

Goals For The Year Of Caryn:

Focus on me. Discover who Caryn is as an individual. Do some soul-searching – figure out what makes me happy and what makes me tick. – CHECK(but still in progress & evolving)

Put my needs first. Don’t do something just to please others. If it is something that I don’t want to do or that doesn’t make me happy, DON’T do it. (This is liberating!) Also note: It’s okay to be selfish sometimes. CHECK – Despite family trying to get me to come back early from Tanzania, I am actually standing my ground and not giving up on my dreams. I am not trying to please them, I am putting myself first for once. Also, saying no to plans because it isn’t something I want to do – SO FREEING.

Make time to do the things that I’ve always wanted to do but made excuses for, never thought I would have time to do or never thought the time was right. CHECK – volunteer in Tanzania in 19 days!

Get in shape – this includes running more, attending yoga and core fusion more often and completing a month of Jillian’s 30 day shred. CHECK, completed several Jillian DVD’s, got a personal trainer and started Couch to 5K

Find space between digital world and real world. Disconnect from constantly being connected. Turn off the cell phone and computer once in a while. Still need to do this, but will have limited access while in Tanzania

Take a photography class & learn to use a DSLR camera. CHECK Took a 90 min free photography class, but want to learn more

Buy that DSLR camera Can’t afford this right now. STILL TO DO

Be more proactive about reaching out to those I love. So many wonderful people have come into my life recently, don’t take them for granted. Continuous & in progress but not sure worthy of a check.

Surround myself with those who make me happy. If someone doesn’t make me feel happy/smart/cool/pretty/nice/thin/safe to be my true self/smart enough – then take a step back and re-evaluate the friendship. I want to surround myself with people who make me feel happy and alive and appreciate me. CHECK but still evolving. Amazing how much better you feel when you’re around positive energy. Realized even if bad things happen, you can choose to be happy.

Blog Goals:

Stay on top of my ideas for blog content and post in a timely fashion. I have 63 drafts just waiting to be finished and published. I’ve got to work on this. I have more drafts now and haven’t been posting as often as I would like. I’ve been too busy off making shit happen!

Personal posts are okay but add more inspiring content too. The intent of the blog is not to be a diary. CHECK. Also started Saturn Return segment

Don’t feel pressured to post if it has been a while. It is my blog and I should only post when I have content I want to share. Guess this contradicts #1 but CHECK

Hold more contests, interviews, giveaways etc. Be a more active blogger but still adhere to Goal 3. STILL TO DO – but I do have a guest post series coming up and have been selected for UbiChamps…

Embrace all that blogging has brought into my world and continue to grow with it. CHECK! BiSC #2, winning a free trip for BiSC 2013 and Kindle Fire, Tweetups, new friends, social media events, etc.

Learn CSS and improve technical skills STILL TO DO

I still have a bit to do in the Year of Caryn, but I am really proud of all that I have accomplished. I feel like a totally different person than I was and so much has changed and evolved in these 9 months. It seems like forever ago when I first set these goals. I have made improvements in my life and focused on the big, personal, soul-searching things, the things to make me happy and allow me to grow. I have realized a lot about myself and about life in general and while I know this process is far from over, I know I am finally discovering who I really am at my hearts center and what I want to get out of this life. It really is the material things that I have left to check off this list. And it is only September!

What were your goals for 2012? How are you doing on accomplishing the goals you set out to do this year?

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Hi! My name is Caryn. I'm a midwest transplant living on the east coast. I love games, asking questions, making lists, and sunshine. I dream of someday owning an antique car, starting my own charity, and traveling the world. Welcome to my Blog!
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Wow, Caryn! You have accomplished so much this year! I’m so happy for and proud of you! You are one amazing chick, and I am so excited to see what else you accomplish the rest of this year, and in the future!😀

I’m just so damn proud of you, lady. This year has been amazing to watch with you – things and have changed and evolved and it’s been amazing watching you turn into this incredible kick ass lady that I’m glad to call my friend. You’re a rock star lady, and I’m glad you’re in my life.

This is all so amazing & it’s fantastic how much progress you’ve made!! Very proud of you hon!!

I made a similar kind of list at the beginning of the year & I’ve been working through it. I’ve made major leaps in some areas (the deeper soulsearchy type stuff…mostly thanks to a lot of therapy & self reflection) however, there are still a few “physical tasks” (ie. putting together my portfolio website) that are still in the To-Do column, however I have faith if I focus on them it will eventually come together. Your list has inspired me to tackle some of those “to-do’s” immediately.

It’s all a work in progress right?!

I’m so excited for your trip. I’m sure it’s going to be an amazing experience!

It is kind of crazy how the easier physical stuff has been put on the back-burner while the harder self-discovery stuff has taken precedence. Life is a work in progress so our goals should be too, right?

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Hi! My name is Caryn. I'm a midwestern transplant living on the east coast. I love being active and experiencing life, nature, and am always planning my next travel opportunity. I am a dreamer and optimist, yet still a realist. My goal here is to share stories - travel & personal, and hopefully share insightful thoughts and inspire others in positive ways. Welcome to my blog!